National Water Roadmaps towards the 2030 Agenda

FAO supports countries in the development of their National Water Roadmaps, a document showcasing how water can be better mainstreamed in national policies and strategies, established throguh a multi-stakeholder national dialogue.
Leading Entity
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Collaborating Entity(ies)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Contributing Action Number
CA2.22
Primary Entry Point
2: Engage better for countries
Output(s)
Output 2.1: Expertise and resources are fully leveraged by the UN system to support countries, with emphasis on the water and sanitation needs of developing countries
Output 3.2: Integrated policy frameworks to manage water and sanitation across sectors are supported by the UN system using latest data and evidence
Output 3.3: Mainstreaming of water and sanitation-related issues into Member States-led intergovernmental processes is supported by the UN system
SDG 6 Target(s)
Water-related work on other SDGs
Type of Engagement
Convening of stakeholders
Policy advice and thought leadership
Geographical Scope
Global level
Country-level (national, subnational and local)
Country(ies)
Azerbaijan
Ethiopia
Gambia
Kenya
Malawi
Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Start Date
End Date
Estimated Annual Budget
1-10 million USD
More information
https://www.fao.org/events/detail/rome-water-dialogue/en

Leading Entity

United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation

The Contributing Actions are key initiatives supporting the United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation, aligning individual and joint efforts across UN entities and partnering organizations to advance global water and sanitation goals. These actions are integrated into the Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP) Results Framework 2025-2028, which provides a structured approach to achieving system-wide impact through coordinated UN efforts.
The Priority Collaborative Actions outlined in the framework focus on enhancing water security, improving governance, strengthening climate resilience, and accelerating progress on sanitation and hygiene. By fostering system-wide collaboration among UN agencies, these actions help drive policy coherence, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions to address the world’s most pressing water challenges.